Administration Division

The Administration Division includes five branches:  Domestic Preparedness, Mitigation, CSEPP, Finance and Accounting and Human Resources.

The Domestic Preparedness Branch works with the Federal Department of Homeland Security/FEMA to assess homeland security preparedness and determine the needs of emergency responders across the state.  This branch manages the Grants Programs Directorate (GPD) programs and oversees grant requirements and accomplishments.  Also housed within this branch is the responsibility for fire services/emergency medical services/citizen corps coordination including oversight of Arkansas Act 833 funds disbursement.

The Mitigation Branch's objectives include preventing future loss of lives and property due to disaster; overseeing development and implementing state and local hazard mitigation plans; encouraging mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from disasters; and providing funding for previously identified mitigation measures that benefit the disaster area.

The CSEPP Program is aimed at safely eliminating the chemical weapon stockpile located at Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). The program oversees programmatic guidelines, establishes funding criteria and coordinates with the other branches, divisions and agencies as well as local governments in ten counties surrounding the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) to ensure successful implementation of the program. The Program Manager and staff work extensively with the local governments involved in this program to ensure maximum protection is provided to the citizens around PBA as the destruction process continues to move forward. 

The Finance and Accounting Branch monitors all financial assistance received from both federal and state programs and disburses funds to local government.  This branch is also responsible for the general oversight of all accounting processes for ADEM.

The Human Resources Branch performs all personnel actions for the State Office.